Why countries must ratify the African Disability Protocol

On the anniversary of the Universal Human Rights Declaration, governments must take the final step to adopt a new groundbreaking and uniquely African disability treaty. 75 years ago, on 10 December 1948, nations came together to sign up to the Universal Human Rights Declaration. It was a milestone document in the history of human rights, and it continues to inspire the world to protect everyone’s fundamental right to freedom, equality, and dignity. To this day we can see the ripple effects of the Declaration, which is now the building block of a new human rights treaty that could transform disability … Continue reading Why countries must ratify the African Disability Protocol